The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

3 stars A little bit cottagecore. A little bit romance. Plenty of magic. When introverted librarian Kiela is forced to flee the Great Library of Alyssium due to violent political upheaval, she sets out with Caz, a sentient spider plant, and a few crates of spellbooks to travel to her childhood home on an outer…

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My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #8

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars An exciting end to a really cool story arc. Can the ponies rescue Rarity from her nightmare form? Will Luna have the strength to face her own demons? A thrilling story with plenty of action and humor. Great artwork that keeps the story moving. I really…

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She Who Knows by Nnedi Okorafor

4 stars A fantastically crafted story. Najeeba has heard the Call and knows it is time to travel the Salt Roads. But only men and boys are supposed to experience the Call. Follow Najeeba on her unprecedented journey beyond her home to travel the Salt Roads with her father and brothers, change her family’s prospects,…

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My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #7

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars Another intriguing volume. The ponies’ rescue efforts don’t go as planned. Now they find themselves locked in a dungeon with no hope for escape. Plenty of action in this volume. Love that Spike gets a bigger role. As with the previous volumes, the artwork is great….

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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Volume 6

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 5 stars This volume will have you on the edge of your seat. The ponies set out along with Princess Luna and Spike to rescue Rarity. Their journey will take them to great lengths and encounters with the sinister and surprising. Nice blend of humor and adventure. Pinkie…

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My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie Steps Up (Beyond Equestria #2)

by G. M. Berrow 4 stars Along with her friend Cheese Sandwich, Pinkie Pie throws her biggest party yet… celebrating the nominees of the Glammy Awards. When the party starts to flop, her attempts to make it an unforgettable night put her on the radar of Songbird Serenade. Now she’s off to perform at the…

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Sparks Volume 1: Portals by Revel Guts

4 stars This is absolutely adorable and I loved it and I need more immediately! I was not familiar with the webcomic before seeing this volume, but am so glad I stumbled across it at the library. So worth the read! At a magic academy with graduation just around the corner, underperforming student Philo isn’t…

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Peryton Panic (Ponyville Mysteries #4) by Penumbra Quill

4 stars The mystery continues. Strange things have been happening ever since the new unicorn family moved to Ponyville. A mysterious creature has turned up and now the Mane 6 are trying to keep the Cutie Mark Crusaders from new friends, Lilymoon and Ambermoon. Follow Sweetie Belle and her friends as they search for answers…

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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Volume 5

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars Volume 5 starts a brand new story arc in the Friendship is Magic series. After the Mane 6 are plagued with nightmares, they search for the cause in order to save Ponyville and rescue a friend. The artwork is wonderful. Love that “Maybelle” makes an appearance….

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My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined―The Unicorn of Odd

by Jeremy Whitley Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub 4 stars A hilarious retelling of the Wizard of Oz featuring the Mane 6 and other Equestria favorites complete with fourth wall breaks, colorful artwork, and references to both the original movie and the novel. Follow the My Little Pony cast as they reenact the Wizard of Oz…

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